Malik Monk: the Kings Are ‘Legit’ Playoff Contenders This Season

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer has high expectations for rookie Ryan Dunn on the defensive end. (via Phoenix Suns): Reporter: “What kinda excites you about Ryan’s skillset specially?” Budenholzer: “Obviously, his ability to impact the game defensively. We think he’s got a chance to be elite on that end…

France’s national team has announced that 24-year-old forward Yves Pons will be making his first appearance for the country in the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Pons will be stepping in for Mathias Lessort, who is being rested due to an injury. The announcement came as a pleasant surprise for Pons,…

Retired college basketball coach Jay Wright, known for leading Villanova to two NCAA championships, may become a surprise contender for the Lakers’ head coaching position amid uncertainty surrounding Dan Hurley’s decision. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, there’s speculation that Wright could emerge as a “stealth candidate” if Hurley opts…

The Brooklyn Nets have officially waived rookie guard Yongxi Cui, who had been on a two-way contract. The decision comes in the wake of Cui’s devastating injury – a torn ACL in his left knee – that will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season. Continue reading Nets…

Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter As it was expected, Draymond Green is declining his player option for the 2023-2024 and will hit free agency, per NBA insider Shams Charania. The four-time NBA champion would have earned $27.5 million next season with the Warriors. He has publicly expressed his desire to remain…

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart made history together and individually during Boston’s 116-100 Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors. The three leading men of Boston became the first trio of teammates to finish a Finals game with at least 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists…